2014 Golden Globe Winners

Published 5:15 pm, Sunday, January 12, 2014

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“12 Years a Slave”“Captain Phillips”“Gravity”“Philomena”“Rush”PredictionsTyler: “12 Years a Slave” - “Gravity” was a stunning film, but “12 Years a Slave” provides a raw look at slavery that can’t be ignored. Here’s to hoping the Permian Basin gets a theater to screen the film.Nancy: “12 Years a Slave” - What a shame Midland hasn’t gotten a chance to see this film.Rich: “12 Years a Slave” - With absolute resolve in its depiction of slavery, McQueen manufactured the drama of inhumanity without cinematic glorification. Take a lesson, Mel.Winner: "12 Years a Slave" less

“12 Years a Slave”“Captain Phillips”“Gravity”“Philomena”“Rush”PredictionsTyler: “12 Years a Slave” - “Gravity” was a stunning film, but “12 Years a Slave” provides a raw look at ... more

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“American Hustle”“Her”“Inside Llewyn Davis”“Nebraska”“The Wolf of Wall Street”PredictionsTyler: “Her” - Spike Jonze has created a wonderfully odd love story with this film. “Her” analyzes our obsession with technology, while touching on how lonely life can be with nuance and candor. A beautiful film that should be recognized despite its quirkiness.Nancy: “The Wolf of Wall Street” - Martin Scorsese is one of the best directors ever. Ever. His films deserve the top prize every time they get nominated. This gets my pick just for squeezing more than 500 f-bombs into the film. Take that, David Mamet.Rich: "American Hustle" - In a year that’s clearly between Steve McQueen and David O. Russell, Russell trumps with the second part of his one-two punch from last year’s “Silver Linings Playbook” to “Hustle.”Winner: "American Hustle" less

“American Hustle”“Her”“Inside Llewyn Davis”“Nebraska”“The Wolf of Wall Street”PredictionsTyler: “Her” - Spike Jonze has created a wonderfully odd love story with this film. “Her” ... more

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Chiwetel Ejiofor - “12 Years a Slave”Idris Elba - “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”Tom Hanks - “Captain Phillips”Matthew McConaughey - “Dallas Buyers Club”Robert Redford - “All is Lost”PredictionsTyler: Matthew McConaughey - I’m going with the drastic change that McConaughey went through to stay true to this role. He’s gaunt, but his physical transformation comes secondary to the emotional transformation. His heart is raw and wild in this flick.Nancy: Chiwetel Ejiofor - My heart is with Robert Redford, but ny head says “12 Years a Slave” has all the momentum.Rich: Chiwetel Ejiofor - Between McConaughey and Ejiofor, the latter may have the edge for now transforming from a Brit actor to a free black American to a slave. But he didn’t lose all that weight. Toss up.Winner: Matthew McConaughey less

Christian Bale - “American Hustle”Bruce Dern - “Nebraska”Leonardo DiCaprio - “The Wolf of Wall Street”Oscar Isaac - “Inside Llewyn Davis”Joaquin Phoenix - “Her”PredictionsTyler: Oscar Isaac - Joaquin Phoenix and Leonardo DiCaprio were stellar in their movies, but I have a feeling Isaac may be the dark horse this year. He could shock us all.Nancy: Bruce Dern - The poor guy has suffered long enough for killing John Wayne in “The Cowboys.”Rich: Bruce Dern - Sentimental favorite who finally got the role of a lifetime at 77.Winner: Leonardo DiCaprio less

Alfonso Cuarón - “Gravity”Paul Greengrass - “Captain Phillips”Steve Mcqueen - “12 Years A Slave”Alexander Payne - “Nebraska”David O. Russell - “American Hustle”PredictionsTyler: Alfonso Cuaron - The technique and time it took to make this film was no easy feat, and Cuaron saw it through with magnificent results. If not Cuaron, David O. Russell has this in the bag.Nancy: Steve McQueen - The night’s big winner overall cannot shut out its director.Rich: David O. Russell - Face it, he’s pretty much owned 2013.Winner: Alfonso Cuarón less

“Her” by Spike Jonze“Nebraska” by Bob Nelson“Philomena” by Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan“12 Years A Slave” by John Ridley“American Hustle” by Eric Warren Singer and David O. RussellPredictionsTyler: “Her” by Spike Jonze - This film just started screening in the Tall City, and the film’s script reads like a warm, yet somber poem. Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson’s (her voice) finesse bring this oddball concept of love to life.Nancy: “12 Years a Slave” by John Ridley - I can’t imagine not acknowledging Ridley’s script for a film that should sweep the awards.Rich: “Nebraska” by Bob Nelson - These words were meant for Bruce Dern and vice versa.Winner: “Her” by Spike Jonze less

“Her” by Spike Jonze“Nebraska” by Bob Nelson“Philomena” by Jeff Pope and Steve Coogan“12 Years A Slave” by John Ridley“American Hustle” by Eric Warren Singer and David O. ... more

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Alex Ebert - “All is Lost”Alex Heffes - “Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom”Steven Price - “Gravity”John Williams - “The Book Thief”Hans Zimmer - “12 Years a Slave”PredictionsTyler: Steven Price - “Gravity” had many minimalistic film techniques, and the music heightened the tension as we watched Sandy Bullock float off into deep space.Nancy: John Williams - The man’s scores have won four Oscars and a roomful of Grammys but never a Globe. It’s time.Rich: Steven Price - Tough one but Gravity’s resonance depended much on its environment and Price tapped into that anxiety with a subtle kick.Winner: Alex Ebert - “All is Lost” less

“Blue is the Warmest Color” (France)“The Great Beauty” (Italy)“The Hunt” (Denmark)“The Past” (Iran)“The Wind Rises” (Japan)PredictionsTyler: "Blue is the Warmest Color" - I’ve heard great things about this film. Here’s my shot in the dark as I’ve yet to see any of this year’s foreign films.Nancy: “Blue is the Warmest Color” - Its breakout performance by Léa Seydoux and long, graphic sex scene should get the male vote.Rich: “The Wind Rises”Winner: “The Great Beauty” less

“The Croods” “Despicable Me 2” “Frozen”PredictionsTyler: "Frozen” - I’m pretty sure this is the only animated feature people are still talking about from last year.Nancy: “Frozen” - Disney’s best film in a while, not counting the Pixar stuff.Rich: "Frozen" - Disney. Duh.Winner: “Frozen” less

“The Croods” “Despicable Me 2” “Frozen”PredictionsTyler: "Frozen” - I’m pretty sure this is the only animated feature people are still talking about from last year.Nancy: “Frozen” - ... more

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“Breaking Bad”“Downton Abbey”“The Good Wife”“House of Cards”“Masters of Sex”PredictionsTyler: "Breaking Bad" - The final episodes brought a defining show to a close with master precision and timing. Vince Gilligan should be applauded for creating a tale that really delivered in its final moments.Nancy: “Breaking Bad” - Don’t be surprised if “Downton Abbey” or “Masters of Sex” sneaks in, but the final season of “Breaking Bad” was unforgettable.Rich: "Breaking Bad"Winner: “Breaking Bad” less

“Breaking Bad”“Downton Abbey”“The Good Wife”“House of Cards”“Masters of Sex”PredictionsTyler: "Breaking Bad" - The final episodes brought a defining show to a close with master precision and ... more

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“The Big Bang Theory”“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”“Girls”“Modern Family”“Parks and Recreation”PredictionsTyler: "Modern Family” - No other show on Teleivison is as consistently funny as this show. This is a given.Nancy: “Girls” - Lena Dunham’s hilarious HBO comedy should win for the second year in a row.Rich: "Modern Family"Winner: “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” less

“The Big Bang Theory”“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”“Girls”“Modern Family”“Parks and Recreation”PredictionsTyler: "Modern Family” - No other show on Teleivison is as consistently funny as this show. ... more

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Bryan Cranston - “Breaking Bad”Liev Schreiber - “Ray Donovan”Michael Sheen - “Masters of Sex”Kevin Spacey - “House of Cards”James Spader - “The Blacklist”PredictionsTyler: Bryan Cranston - He’s outdone himself this year as Walter White. The whirlwind of emotions in the episode, “Ozymandias,” was an uppercut to the stomach.Nancy: Bryan Cranston - He’s been undeservedly dissed for his remarkable portrayal of Walter White. Sixth time should be the charm.Rich: Kevin Spacey - This is likely Cranston’s year, but if anyone’s going to sneak in, it’s Spacey.Winner: Bryan Cranston less

Julianna Margulies - “The Good Wife”Tatiana Maslany - “Orphan Black”Taylor Schilling - “Orange is the New Black”Kerry Washington - “Scandal”Robin Wright - “House of Cards”PredictionsTyler: Robin Wright - Like Lady Macbeth, Wright plays a cunning and conniving political machine opposite her onscreen husband, Kevin Spacey.Nancy: Kerry Washington - She lost this one last year, and the Emmy, too, so it’s time her remarkable work is honored.Rich: Kerry Washington - After being slighted by the Emmys, the Globes could make up for it here.Winner: Robin Wright less

“American Horror Story: Coven”“Behind the Candelabra”“Dancing on the Edge”“Top of the Lake”“White Queen”PredictionsTyler: "Behind the Candelabra" - It’s hard to beat an HBO original movie. This is a winner.Nancy: "Behind the Candelabra" - Steven Soderbergh’s biopic is just as over the top as its subject, Liberace, and just as enjoyable to watch.Rich: "Behind the Candelabra"Winner: “Behind the Candelabra” less

“American Horror Story: Coven”“Behind the Candelabra”“Dancing on the Edge”“Top of the Lake”“White Queen”PredictionsTyler: "Behind the Candelabra" - It’s hard to beat an HBO original movie. ... more

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Matt Damon - “Behind the Candelabra”Michael Douglas - “Behind the Candelabra”Chiwetel Ejiofor - “Dancing on the Edge”Idris Elba - “Luther”Al Pacino - “Phil Spector”PredictionsTyler: Michael Douglas - He’s wonderful in everything he works on, and his portrayal of Liberace is no exception.Nancy: Michael Douglas - Behind the Candelabra” Viewers who missed his acceptance speech when he won the Emmy for this role should send the kids from the room if he wins this one.Rich: Michael DouglasWinner: Michael Douglas less

Helena Bonham Carter - “Burton and Taylor”Rebecca Ferguson - “White Queen”Jessica Lange - “American Horror Story: Coven”Helen Mirren - “Phil Spector”Elisabeth Moss - “Top of the Lake”PredictionsTyler: Jessica Lange - She is a big part of what makes “American Horror Story” so thrilling to watch each year. She’s a master!Nancy: Jessica Lange - The woman is breathtakingly scary in this show. She was passed over last year after winning the year before. Voters need to tell her not to leave the series.Rich: Jessica LangeWinner: Elisabeth Moss less

Josh Charles - “The Good Wife”Rob Lowe - “Behind the Candelabra”Aaron Paul - “Breaking Bad”Corey Stoll - “House of Cards”Jon Voight - “Ray Donovan”PredictionsTyler: Aaron Paul - Give this man a Globe!Nancy: Aaron Paul “Breaking Bad” He’s won two Emmys for the role but this is his first Globe nomination. He should win this one hands down unless the subject matter is too dark for voters.Rich: Aaron PaulWinner: Jon Voight less

Jacqueline Bisset - “Dancing on the Edge”Janet McTeer - “White Queen”Hayden Panettiere - “Nashville”Monica Potter - “Parenthood”Sofia Vergara - “Modern Family”PredictionsTyler: Sofia Vergara - Gloria! Give this woman what she’s been deserving since the show started.Nancy: Janet McTeer for "The White Queen" This amazing actress won a Golden Globe in 2000 for “Tumbleweeds” but she has been a bridesmaid ever since. She should score another trophy for her role on this underappreciated Starz series.Rich: Sofia Vergara - "Modern Family"Winner: Jacqueline Bisset less